// Starbound(2016)

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About Starbound

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.

Release Date

Jul 22, 2016

Developer

Chucklefish Games

Publisher

Chucklefish Games

Starbound FAQ & buying guide

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Is Starbound worth buying?

Steam

92.26% positive

'Very Positive', 164,906 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

87/100

5 critics

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What is Starbound about?

Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalSpaceAdventureCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

Right now the lowest price for Starbound we're tracking is $1.73 at Kinguin — 61% below Steam's $4.49. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Starbound has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Starbound is $1.44 at Kinguin on June 28, 2026. The current best price is about 20% above that low.

Is Starbound worth buying?

92% of 164,906 Steam user reviews for Starbound are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 81.

When was Starbound released?

Starbound released on July 22, 2016, developed by Chucklefish Games and published by Chucklefish Games.

What platforms is Starbound available on?

Starbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Starbound prices drop?

Starbound last hit a new low of $1.44 on June 28, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.73. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

The cheapest Starbound price right now is $1.73 at Kinguin, 61% below the Steam price.

Starbound price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$1.73	Buy Starbound at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.85	Buy Starbound at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-89%	$1.93	Buy Starbound at Instant Gaming
YuPlay	Steam · Global	-87%	$2.05	Buy Starbound at YuPlay
Steam	Steam	-70%	$4.49	Buy Starbound at Steam

All-time low: $1.44 at Kinguin on Jun 28, 2026 — the current best price is 20% above it.

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